In Pictures: Stars turn out for a special Brucie bonus

Stars of TV have turned out to honour Sir Bruce Forsyth on the day before what would have been his 90th birthday.

Bruce Forsyth´s widow Wilnelia Merced (right) arrives at the BBC event Bruce: A Celebration at the London Palladium (Jonathan Brady/PA)

Bruce: A Celebration is being staged by the BBC at the London Palladium, the venue where Sir Bruce first shot to fame as an all-round entertainer.

The Duchess of York arrives at the BBC event (Jonathan Brady/PA)

The show will feature some of the former Strictly Come Dancing host’s favourite songs, as well as a number of dance performances and onstage tributes from guests with which he shared a special connection.